"Hydroxyapatite is natural. It is a type of calcium that makes up bones and teeth," says Lai. "Nano-hydroxyapatite relates to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Toothpaste is part of most everyone’s daily routine and the right kind is important for healthy teeth. For a product you spit out, ...

Dental-health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain ...

For decades, fluoride has been at the heart of modern dental care, recommended by dentists and added to everything from toothpaste to drinking water. But in recent years, a growing wave of ...

Last year, when Utah lawmakers passed the nation’s first statewide ban on community water fluoridation, they included a ...

Fluoride may have found its match in preventing cavities. New research shows that toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite, one of the main mineral components in teeth, can prevent cavities as effectively ...

In 1997, the FDA started requiring fluoride toothpastes to include a warning advising people to seek professional help if they swallow more toothpaste than they used for brushing. A recent social ...

Many toothpastes contain fluoride as it has benefits for protecting tooth health. Too much fluoride can pose risks to health, but the amount of fluoride in toothpaste is generally safe if a person ...